We at the WRIGHT Foundation are very proud to be the leaders in the
development of Exercise Referral and the new Level 4 Specialist Conditions.

WRIGHT Foundation Specialist Courses and Exercise Referral Courses are
definitively researched and compiled by our team of specialist Professors,
Doctors, Exercise Scientists and other medical specialists, all renowned
in their respective fields for their excellence.


This specialist course refers specifically to obese clients who have been
referred through a recognised referral process. It is directed at
Referral Programme Consultants (RPCs) who have demonstrated a continuing
commitment to the referral practice since attaining their introductory
WRIGHT Foundation or other Register of Exercise Professionals recognised
exercise referral qualifications. Candidates who can also demonstrate
prior knowledge and practical experience that the WRIGHT Foundation
considers sufficient may also benefit from this course.

Course Content includes:

  • Aetiology & Genetics
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors Associated with Obesity
  • Energy Intake
  • Food Labels
  • Energy Balance and Popular Diets
  • Measurement Diagnostics
  • BMI (Body Mass Index)
  • Skinfold
  • BIA (Bio - Electrical Impendence)
  • Hydrostatic Weighing
  • DEXA / MRI Imaging
  • Data Collection
  • Physical Activity
  • Exercise Methodology
  • Principles
  • Methods
  • Strength Training
  • Review
  • Medical and Surgical Intervention
  • Childhood Obesity Issues
  • Psychological Issues of the Obese Client
  • Haslows Hierarchy
  • Psychology of Eating
  • Binge Eating
  • Health Related Quality of Life
  • Creation of Treatment Protocols
  • Considerate Assessment Techniques
  • Lifestyle Modification
  • Practical Application
  • Interactive Sessions
  • Anthropometry
  • Functional Capacity
  • Energy Balance Assessment

    • Course assessments

    Attendance during all sections of the Course, on all three days, is compulsory. The knowledge and skills attained on the Course will be assessed in the following ways (both sections must be passed in order for the qualification to be awarded):

    1. Pre-course reading Multi-choice Examination on day 1.
    2. CASE STUDY to be completed and submitted no later than 4 weeks after the course.
      Your Lecturer will advise the date.

    For full information on courses, course dates and how to apply
    for a course, click here for the WRIGHT Foundation website.